UNSPSC 50586515: Non GMO queensland blue squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO queensland blue squash. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50586515 Non GMO queensland blue squash is a Commodity code that covers procurement of fresh produce — specifically non-GMO queensland blue squash and related fresh vegetables — for state and local government food service operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy produce under this code as part of broader food procurement for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, parks and recreation food service, and institutional dining. The issuing bodies span school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (Georgia). Scope of work includes fresh-produce supply and delivery with compliance to food-safety and quality standards, often embedded within larger food-service or institutional nutrition contracts that specify freshness guarantees, delivery schedules, temperature maintenance, and rotation protocols.

The most recent activity reflects geographic spread across Georgia and Florida. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid posted May 11, 2026 (IFB, due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; Collier County's North Collier Regional Park Food Services Invitation to Negotiate posted October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025, an apparent data error in the source) seeking diverse food and beverage options including produce for concession and food-service venues; and Marion Health Care Coalition's Produce Proposals posted August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 period. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal or extension options, pricing is often bid line-by-line with firm pricing for defined periods and escalation tied to USDA or consumer price indices, and vendors must meet Buy American provisions, food-safety certifications including HACCP plans, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), and E-Verify enrollment.